Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1887-11-09
THE BELLEVUE.
Opening of the MeW hoeel, last
 night, with . Grand Ball.

Last night occurred the opening oi the Hotel Bellevue. The proprietor, Nr. Jules Baumana, celebrated the oc- casion by giving grand ball in the spacious dining hail of the new hotel Rarely has our pretty mountain city witnessed as congenial sni select 2 party as was assembled here todo honor to the host Of the Bellevue, and share his abundant hospitality. Bright and sparkling indeed was the scene that greeted us as we entered the hall The merry votaries of Terpsichore were gliding gracefully through the beauti- full figures of the Lancers. The bril- iantly lighted room, the elegant cos tunes of the ladies, together with their beauty and grace gave such color and variety to the picture Seated around Tn the room or in the parlors were many oi Prescott's best people enjoying pleas ant tete-a-tete, or watching the dancers, charmed by the soul-stirring music of the orchestra. which was, beyond doubt, the finest ever rendered in this city. Prof. Thomas is to be congratulated in being able tc secure for the party two of the finest musicians in the Ninth 1n- fsntry band The guests were lavish in their praises, and in every manner showed their high appreciation of the music rendered. The prominent fea- ture of the bah was the lack of formal ity; everybody present seemed to euter with rest and spirit in the enjoyment of the occasion. MT. George Heyl, of Whipple. acting as floor director, is de- serving of much praise far the masterly manner in which he performed his really arduou. duties.
 At II 30 0intermission was announced, during which the guests enjoyed the first supper in the new hotel. The sup per itself, together with the courteous and prompt attention of the attaches of the house reflected much credit upon its deservedly popular proprietor. After supper, dancing was resumed and kept up until after midnight, when the guests began to disperse, voting the ball to be ons of the most enjoy able ever given in Prescott.
 The people of Prescott are to be con- gratulated upon the opening of really 6rst-class hotel in tbeir midst; it fills a | long felt necessity The Bellevue of fers every comfort and convenience to be found iu the best hetels of the east. The parlors and rooms are elegantly I with view of attracting that | class of people who desire pleasant and agreeable home-like retreat from the hurry and hustle so often attendant upon hotel life. The especial feature of the Bellevue is its culinary depart ment, which is under the direct man. agement of Mrs. Baumann, which is suffcie evidence that only the best of cooking will be placed before the fortu- nate patrons of this hotel. No Chinese will be employed, and she has already |
  secured tAo services of one of the finest | culinary artists on the Pacific slope. Every arrangement has been made to furnish the best bill of fare in the city. Ar. Baumsnn, will be assisted by his Mir. Tallman, late of New York City, who has had A wide experi- ence in the hotel business, and will doubtless make most successful mana ger of the Bellevue
 MT. and Mrs. Baumann have the best wishes of our citizens, who earnestly hope that the maintenance of first class hotel in their midst will be attend cd with prosperous results to all con- cerned.